Grapefruit juice can help an anti-cancer drug become more effective at lower doses, a recent study in the United States said. Scientists from the University of Chicago analyzed the effects of certain foods on the metabolism of sirolimus, an anti-cancer agent. The study, published in the August issue of Clinical Cancer Research, showed that the […]

For most of us, eating right, exercising, and getting enough rest can be a daily challenge. For travelers, these tasks may even be more difficult to accomplish: a complete meal can be hard to come by, stress and anxiety can ruin sleep, and the busy schedule can disrupt the exercise schedule. Whether you travel by […]

For a very long time, we have been using chemotherapy to treat several forms of cancer, but a recent study in the United States suggests that the aggressive treatment method may make cancer worse. By attacking both cancerous and healthy cells, chemotherapy inadvertently causes healthy cells to secrete a protein that causes tumors to grow […]

Vaccine immune response is directly tied to the amount of sleep, a new study has found. According to a study from the University of California-San Francisco, sleeping for at least six hours a day is needed for vaccines to be effective so the amount of sleep may influence vaccine effectivity. For the study, researchers measured […]

Can’t keep your eyes open at the office? Don’t take that extra cup of coffee, try exercise instead. Your desk space may be enough to let you perform exercises that help boost your energy and keep sleepiness away. Performing exercises in your work area at least once every hour gives great benefits including burning off […]

Scientists are reporting a new strain of flu virus found in harbor seals which can threaten human and animal health. The study, published in the journal of the American Society for Microbiology mBio, has found a new strain that can potentially harm humans. Known as H3N8 flu, or the seal flu, the virus was identified […]

An unhealthy diet made up mostly of junk foods can lead to short- and long-term health problems. If you frequent fast food restaurants, vending machines, and convenience stores, chances are your diet will be high in saturated fat, sugar, and sodium, and won’t have enough vitamins, minerals, and fiber. A typical diet of sweets, fats, […]

Our digestive tracts hold naturally occurring bacteria that are beneficial to our health. Known as probiotics, these microorganisms are found in fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickles. The following are some of the reasons why adding probiotics to your diet is a very good idea. Promote balance of healthy bacteria A healthy balance […]

Your airport can be a huge petri dish for diseases. Studies show airports are most likely to spread disease. A study by the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology compared forty major airports across the U.S. to find out which ones are the most likely to play a key role […]

Good news for cheese lovers. A recent study has found that cheese cuts diabetes risk. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, says that consuming two slices of cheese daily cuts the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 12 percent. The new findings contradict health guidelines which recommend limiting the consumption […]